We recommend Sandpiper wholeheartedly! The house is absolutely perfect for the two of us and our beagle. The decks were gated so she had a great time exploring from top to bottom. The house itself is clean and well equipped, with a comfy couch and a large TV for evening relaxing. The bed is VERY comfortable. A short 5 minute walk to Moonstone Beach and a 10 minute drive up to Trinidad for delicious food at the Trinidad Bay Eatery. All in all a perfect getaway. We'll be back!

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We had such a nice time in this comfortable little house with panoramic views of the ocean and coastline. Close enough to walk down to the beach for a stroll. Very close to Moonstone grill for a nice dinner, and a short drive into Trinidad for great food at The Eatery. A very cozy place that we hope to come back to.

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Awesome! Lovely home with amazing view.

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We stayed for four days. Wonderful place, aaesome view, no concerns at all. There were four of us (all adults). It was a little too crowded (one bed was a fold-out sofa in the main room - which was described beforehand - so that is on us. Not a complaint - just for note). A good central place for visiting northern Humboldt County - Trinidad, Lagoons, Fern Canyon, Arcata. I would stay again.

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What a beautiful place to rest and use as a starting point to see many of the local areas sites

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The directions to the property were not very good! After a couple of phone calls I was able to find it, but google maps took me to another property. The tv in the living area did not work properly. Albeit there were some quirky things, we enjoyed our stay immensely.

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This place was perfect for my partner and I to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. The views were spectacular, the place was comfortable and the hot tub was the cherry on top. There was construction going on in the next lot but the privacy from trees and the ocean sounds made so we didn't even notice!

Honestly, part of me doesn't want to say nice things so I can keep it a secret, haha! Can't recommend this place enough.

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The view from the sliding glass doors is magnificent. If the weather disappoints, claustrophobia won’t be a problem! The kitchen is fully equipped. Operating the washing machine requires an engineering degree, but Ryan was quick to rescue. The internet was out for 24 hours, not a fault of Trinidad, but evidently not unusual when the cable company serves 200. We are older, non-techies, and did follow the excellent directions to the house, find the key, use the heat......all but the washing machine.

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Both the home and the view were gorgeous! Good communication with rental managers, comfortable and well stocked home, cozy hot tub for two, convenient location just moments from Trinidad. Highly recommend!

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The location is beautiful.Home could be updated for the price. The windows up stairs were so dirty had to leave open so it didn't look like you were through the fog,cobwebs up stairs and some mildew in the hot-tub. The door handle on main floor bathroom was falling off and chair on lower deck was broken, again Great location but for the price I do expect more my wife and I have rented a lot of homes location top 5 home quality bottom 5. Thank You Trinidad Retreats would rent from you again.

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Well appointed and furnished in a serene setting for a restful get-away

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Such a beautiful home and has everything you need. We had such a wonderful time in Trinidad and staying here made it even more special. Saw lots of birds and sea life from the deck and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets. Highly recommend.

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Very private with amazing views. Perfect place for a romantic getaway. Very clean with impressive care and design elements that make you feel at home. Worth it!

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Very good... Some construction nearby but not a problem...

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A perfect place for R&R!

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This was a much needed getaway. Raven House is a beautifully perched cabin overlooking Trinidad Bay... lulled by the sounds of crashing surf on the rocky shoreline below! Overall we enjoyed our stay and all of the wonderful trails and town near by. There were some primary appliances and lighting that were not working - a tad disappointing. would highly recommend some dimmers on the main great room lighting - sometimes it light was needed but felt like a football stadium with lights on - a bit of a mood damper.

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My husband & I came to Northern California to spend our 40th anniversary in the Redwoods & Raven House certainly was the "cherry on top" of our vacation! The views alone are spectacular & the house was one of the best we have ever rented. The house was clean & well looked after & the little touches like hand soap, paper towels, tissues & dish soap were very helpful as not many rentals provide those items. The hot tub was relaxing after a long day hiking & watching the seals in the water was great! If we ever get back to Trinidad we will absolutely stay at the Raven House! If you want to see the Redwoods then the quaint town of Trinidad is the place to stay. Friendly people & wonderful food! Murphy's Grocery was great, we'd get sandwiches made at the deli for picnics in the Redwoods, best burgers EVER at the Lighthouse & The Eatery was our all time favorite...we ate there 3 times! Thanks Trinidad Retreats for helping make our 40th Anniversary one we will never forget! Note: others mentioned the driveway, it is a bit steep & tricky to get in & out of & a bit confusing as there are 3 properties sharing this drive. The parking area is small 1 larger car or 2 smaller vehicles. Once you get the hang of it is well worth this minor inconvenience.

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My husband and I wanted to explore the Redwoods and this turned out to be perfect for us. It was secluded and the view from the living area and the bedroom upstairs was very special. I appreciated the well equipped kitchen and how spotless everything was. Trinidad has a few very good places to eat which we enjoyed. Thank you Raven House!

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My husband and I wanted to explore the Redwoods and this turned out to be perfect for us. It was secluded and the view from the living area and the bedroom upstairs was very special. I appreciated the well equipped kitchen and how spotless everything was. Trinidad has a few very good places to eat which we enjoyed. Thank you Raven House!

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Raven House is perfect for a couple needing some R&R away from the mundane demands of everyday life. The house is a perfect romantic bungalow for 2 and the view is nothing less than transcendent. Additionally, he folks at Trinidad Retreats are wonderful to work with which makes the experience stress free.

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Raven House is perfect for a couple needing some R&R away from the mundane demands of everyday life. The house is a perfect romantic bungalow for 2 and the view is nothing less than transcendent. Additionally, he folks at Trinidad Retreats are wonderful to work with which makes the experience stress free.

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My family enjoyed staying at the Raven. The cabin was clean and nicely set up. And the decks overlooking the water (and seals!) offered just the relaxing setting that we were looking for.

Secluded, Relaxing, a mind and body reboot.

Everything was so perfect I looked for inperfections there was not one cobweb outside the bathrooms were super clean! The center island in kitchen is awesome the hosts are helpful friendly and professional! Such a delightful place!! We must return!!

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Overall, this was a fun, quaint house with spectacular views. The only problem is that there really weren't sleeping spaces for 3 separate adults, so one had to sleep on the floor. It's perfect for two couples if one doesn't mind a pullout bed.

We enjoyed the space very much. We spent 3 nights here. We used the hot tub often as well as the binoculars. The kitchen had everything we needed. Communication was good with the landlords. Great location for touring the redwoods.

Perfect location - Views spectacular. I wanted to stay a week. Sofa bed was not very comfortable. Main bedroom upstairs was very nice.

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Perfect location - Views spectacular. I wanted to stay a week. Sofa bed was not very comfortable. Main bedroom upstairs was very nice.

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We rented The Raven House for 6 days in September. It was AMAZING, WONDERFUL, LOVELY for 2 people! The location was great, close to Arcata and Trinidad, but felt totally private and away from other folks. Views were breathtaking, loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean and waking up to hot tub on the patio. The place was spotless, had everything we could have possibly needed (including a funnel... !). Kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, coffee grinder... you name it. The two times we needed help, a quick phone call fixed the issue. Highly recommend!

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This place is unreal!! Very clean, unbelievable view, hot tub, great location.......
I could keep going on and on, it’s a MUST STAY!!

My wife and I stayed at the Raven House for our 15 year anniversary. We had such a great time there, so much peace and quiet up there. The house is so beautiful with a view to match! If anyone is planning a trip to the redwoods I highly recommend doing it. It's truly a magical place, second time I've been in the last 5 years.

This home is perfect for a couple's getaway. It is located on a private road with only 4 houses on that block including this rental property. The place is 5 minutes drive to the center of Trinidad where you can get food etc. The stunning view is the feature of the house. The hot tub was a bonus. We used it on a clear night and looked at the stars. It was romantic. We loved the Raven's house, so I highly recommend it.

We loved our stay at the Raven House, for the most part. The house is cute, well appointed, is in a perfect location by Trinidad, and benefits from a fantastic setting and view - not to mention the hot tub. Our one complaint is that the sofa bed was terribly uncomfortable, even for our 6 and 9 year olds, who are not usually fussy about sleeping arrangements. They did not sleep well on the very very thin, flimsy mattress with the bars poking them in the back from underneath. I can't imagine an adult sleeping on that. It did not seem in keeping with the caliber/cost of the rental. The only other comment we'd add is that it seems a bit odd to ask for a tip for housecleaning, after charging a fee of over $100 for housecleaning. With a better sofa bed, we'd be happy to return.

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Even nicer than the ad describes, the location is well down a private drive, surrounded by forest on all sides except for the long deck which offers a beautiful natural panorama of Trinidad Bay. House is perfect for two adults, (perhaps with a couple younger children on the sleeper sofa). Super clean rental, mildew-free, everything well maintained. A place to return to.

This house/villa is in a wonderful setting with an incredible view.

it is very comfortable and well equipped.

Fabulous and clean.

The raven house was a dream come true! The owners were great to work with and we had such a wonderful time! The views were breathtaking and we will definitely be back! Excellent place to stay!

The raven house was a dream come true! The owners were great to work with and we had such a wonderful time! The views were breathtaking and we will definitely be back! Excellent place to stay!

Very Nice home. small but nice. great views. really too bad you cant walk down to the rocky beach below. The bed wasn't the most comfortable.

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Can't tell you enough how great this house is!!! I almost hate to write a great review because it is simply something you don't want to share because it is so wonderful that you want to keep it to yourself! From the unbelievable view to the amenities and cleanliness it is simply perfect!!! We loved, loved, loved our stay and plan to come back soon!!! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!!

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This home is amazing! The views are stunning, the town is quaint and it is a great location for exploring the Redwoods.

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Perfect quiet location for two! Kitchen has everything you need. the house is well maintained. Location is second to none. Only improvements that could be done is the hot tub NOT "cycling" every 30 minutes.

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Cutest little house right on the bay with the best view ever. Very private and the location is the best you will get in Trinidad. You will love it.

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perfect

We spent our honeymoon at the Raven House and it was very nice in every way. Convenient to all the Redwood forests have to offer and close to the little town of Trinidad, we couldn't have been in a better location. The view from the deck (Harbor Seals on the rocks every day) was beautiful, even though it was foggy each morning and evening.

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Everything was perfect!!! We had trouble locating bedding for the sofa bed, and property mgmt was out of town but otherwise the only regret was that we didn't plan staying longer!!! We are already planning to come back and for a longer stay! Special perk family in hot tub watching seals in the morning, too perfect!! Thank you!

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A spectacular, restful vacation, at a lovely house, in a heavenly location.

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Beautiful views from the deck. Comfortable accommodations.
Perfect place to relax! Only thing missing was a washer and dryer

The Raven House was an absolutely perfect getaway for my husband and myself. The employees that helped with reservations and questions were fantastic. We have already booked another stay!

I do have to comment on the seating downstairs. There is really only one comfortable chair. The couch (although new) is quite possibly the most uncomfortable couch ever. I am sorry to complain, but I think that they only way you will know something like that is because of constructive criticism. Thanks for listening :)

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Excellent

Location, view and deck are amazing. Secluded and beautiful. Plus, super close to town. Interior space is nice, but furniture and heating are a bit lacking. Deck chairs, kitchen stools, living room chairs, and bed pillows are not comfortable. Also could not set the heat above 65. These things made the house oddly UNcozy considering the incredible setting and high price tag.

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We had a fantastic time! Beautiful, cozy house in a prime location for sight seeing and exploring. We stayed with our two kids, 2 years and 3 years old. Truly one of our best vacations!

The location is beautiful just south of the town of Trinidad. The home is modest but wonderful. Well equipped and we had a wonderful stay

Beautiful views

Very relaxing and romantic! Will definitely return.

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It was a beautiful house, convienant location, quite neighbors with a beautiful view. My husband and I rented this house Thanksgiving week for our honeymoon. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and will come back in Summer! The bed was comfortable and the kitchen was easy to use.

A lovely getaway in a perfect location. Great views and ocean sounds from a comfortable little cabin that really feels secluded. Very cozy accomodations, comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen, nice living space and a smart TV! Everything went smoothly - good experience with booking, arrival, parking/directions, check out and all that technical stuff that can be a pain at some rentals. Great seal watching from both decks. Overall had everything needed for a great vacation. The only thing that fell short was lack of a chopping knife which made it harder to cook in the otherwise gourmet kitchen. Would stay here again. Compared to all the other vacation rentals I've tried, this one is the most thoughtfully decorated with the best ambiance.

Raven House is the ideal place to stay if you are looking for an escape and want to experience the sounds of the Pacific. You're so close to the ocean that the waves crashing into the shore echo throughout the house. You'll sleep like a baby in this private, cozy house perched on a bluff.

This spot right on the lovely Trinidad Bay was just great. The cottage was quite comfortable and had all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. The decks off the rear off the house gave us an excellent place to pass the time watching wildlife and listening to the sea. The large trees around the house give a sense of being in a tree house from the inside which we thought quite fun. I would give this rental a five star except I think the upholstered furniture needs to be updated as well as the bed pillows and down comforter should be in changeable covers. Otherwise the experience was grand.

Never had a rental house have guests empty trash, separate into 5 different containers, put away dishes out of dishwasher, strip beds, then charge you a cleaning fee and ask for a tip!!! Running the dishwasher should be enough. You should be ashamed of yourselves asking so much of guests!

Italian Pacific Artistry

I have traveled the world in my 40 year corporate career and have experienced art in all countries I visited. If I had to choose one as my favorite it would be Italy.

When my Daughter booked the Raven for me to visit Northern California with her you can only imagine my surprise when the first thing I noticed, second only to the beautiful northern pacific coastline, was the warm Italian tile artistry throughout the home. Living in a Tuscany influence home of my own design I immediately felt as if I had been transported to an Italian Villa overlooking the sea again. It was a beautify surprise and an experience that will stay with me as I drift off to sleep each night revisiting the most beautiful places in the world I have experienced again in my mind.

JRM